“Like the most pedantic pedant” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PETTIEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like the most pedantic pedant”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 26, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 26, 2025 grid1ALeftover piece of fabric5 ltrs›19ALike harem pants5 ltrs›23A"Great job selecting a Person of the Year!"? (Boomer)11 ltrs›27AStinging plants7 ltrs›31ABanned body builders, slangily5 ltrs›35A___ Nickerson, Nancy Drew's boyfriend3 ltrs›41ADevice in a high-tech farm6 ltrs›48AAbruptly end all communications with D.E.A. agents? (Millennial)12 ltrs›
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Oct 26, 20256A___ water, cooking ingredient sometimes called "liquid gold"5 ltrs›11A"Spartacus" or "Gladiator"4 ltrs›15AComic Kaplan4 ltrs›20ALarge spread5 ltrs›21ABob or Helen in "The Incredibles"4 ltrs›22AGeorge Orwell's alma mater4 ltrs›25ADrag performer?9 ltrs›28AVaudeville offering4 ltrs›
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